Quality products featuring the original, classic McDavid brand logo. Similar models featuring new McDavid branding may also include technical enhancements and/or improvements. The #199 Lightweight Ankle Brace is one of our most popular laced ankle braces. It's the favorite of athletes, trainers and coaches to replace tape and help prevent common injuries. This reduced-weight breakthrough actually breathes for cooler comfort. Features 2 layers of nylon/vinyl mesh fabric, spring steel stays, padded hDc moisture management lining, notched front, elastic heel, elastic tongue and sewn-in arch support. Extremely durable and comfortable. Fits left or right ankle and any style shoe. McDavid Inc. designs and markets sports medicine, sports protection, and performance apparel for active people and athletes. We are relentless in our pursuit of preventing injuries and enhancing performance. McDavid is about highly intelligent gear that's a hybrid blend of prevention, protection and always, performance. Recovery apparel directly affects performance by influencing your ability to train fully and consistently. McDavid Recovery gear reduces lactic acid build-up, increases blood flow for faster muscle fatigue recovery and improved circulation. We virtually and literally support better performance with our unique technologies of Cross Compression and Targeted Compression. Designed to help any athlete focus on improving performance, achieving more and crushing personal bests.
The 199 Lightweight Ankle Brace is one of McDavid's bestselling laced ankle braces, and is a favorite of athletes, trainers, and coaches to replace tape and help prevent common injuries. Reduced weight allows improved mobility, while proprietary padded HydraVent hDc Moisture Management material vents moisture while helping to keep you cool.
Features

Two layers of nylon and vinyl mesh fabric
Spring steel stays
Padded HydraVent hDc Moisture Management Technology in the lining
Ventilated tongue
Sewn-in arch support
Fits left or right ankle
Protection Level III Protection Levels
McDavid offers a range of sports medicine products based on protection and support levels. Each level provides soft tissue support through compression, and may promote healing through therapeutic heat.

Protection Level I, Primary:

General purpose protection
Minor pain, sprains, and instability
Relief from arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis Protection Level II, Advanced:

Minor to moderate protection
Slight ligament instabilities or pain
Offers more protection than simple sleeves Protection Level III, Maximum:

Ultimate in protection
Moderate to major instabilities and pain
Provides the maximum level of support Sizing

XS: Men's size 6-7, women's size 7-8
S: Men's size 8-9, women's size 9-10
M: Men's size 9-11, women's size 10-12
L: Men's size 11-13, women's size 12-14
XL: Men's size 14+, women's size 15+ About McDavid
In 1969, Dr. Robert F. McDavid, operating out of a basement in Bellwood, Illinois, developed what became the first widely used lateral protective knee brace in football. Today, the company manufactures more than 400 products for athletes and active people of all ages, designed to help prevent injury while enhancing performance. The company is the most recommended brand of braces among sports medical professionals, and an industry leader in sports medical products and technical performance athletic wear.